Thursday Morning Update

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

We started off cool once again this morning with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. It will be warmer this afternoon than yesterday as highs reach the mid to upper 70s. There is a slight chance of a few isolated thunderstorms late this afternoon in the western portions of the viewing area.

The chance for rain increases tonight to about 40% as the showers and thunderstorms become more scattered. The reason for our chance for rain is the upper level low that is sitting near southern California. It will push a few disturbances in our direction before the low itself arrives tomorrow.

Rain is a good bet on Friday. Right now, our chance for showers and thunderstorms is 80%. Unfortunately, some of these storms could be severe with large hail and damaging winds still being the main threats. A few isolated tornadoes can't be ruled out. We are under a slight risk for severe weather tomorrow according to the Storm Prediction Center. As always, we will keep an eye on things for you.

The rain should come to an end during the first half of Saturday. The chance for showers and storms that morning is 20%. Total rain amounts for Thursday night through Saturday morning could reach as high as 1 to 1.5 inches according to some models. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 70s with clearing skies through the day.

Sunday through Tuesday look dry and mainly mostly sunny. We look to warm back up into the low 80s for highs.

Have a terrific Thursday!